National parks near Ocean County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Ocean County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 243 mi (392 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ocean County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 243 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 524 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ocean County
- Toms River
- Brick
- Lakewood
- Bayville
- Point Pleasant
- Ocean Acres
- Holiday City-Berkeley
- Beachwood
- Pine Lake Park
- Mystic Island
- Crestwood Village
- Forked River
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Leisure Village
- Leisure Village East
- Beach Haven West
- South Toms River
- Holiday City South
- Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park
- Tuckerton
- Seaside Heights
- Barnegat
- Lakehurst
- New Egypt
- Leisure Knoll
- Pine Ridge at Crestwood
- Manahawkin
- North Beach Haven
- Pine Beach
- Holiday Heights
- Vista Center
- Ocean Gate
- Lavallette
- Island Heights
- Waretown
- Seaside Park
- Cedar Glen Lakes
- Cedar Glen West
- Dover Beaches North
- Dover Beaches South
- Surf City
- Beach Haven
- Ship Bottom
- Silver Ridge
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ocean County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 243 mi (392 km) away and roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ocean County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.